πŸͺ Privacy

Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 1, 2026

πŸ” What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

At ConvertMD2PDF, we use cookies and similar technologies (collectively, "cookies") to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and maintain your preferences.

βœ… Our Cookie Usage

ConvertMD2PDF uses the following types of cookies:

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

  • theme - Stores your light/dark mode preference
  • cookieConsent - Stores your cookie consent choice

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site:

  • _ga - Unique identifier for tracking user sessions (2 years)
  • _ga_* - Session data for analytics (2 years)

These cookies help us improve the website by identifying popular features and tracking usage patterns. All data is anonymized and aggregated.

πŸ”’ Local Storage vs Cookies

ConvertMD2PDF primarily uses Local Storage instead of traditional cookies for:

  • Document Auto-save - Your Markdown content is saved locally as you type
  • Layout Preference - Remembers vertical/horizontal panel layout choice
  • Font Settings - Stores your selected font preferences
  • Theme Selection - Light or dark mode preference

Important: Local storage data never leaves your device. It is not transmitted to any server and remains completely private.

πŸ“Š Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google may set cookies on your browser. For more information, see:

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom typography. When you load our site, Google may set cookies related to font delivery.

CDN Services

We use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) like cdnjs.cloudflare.com to deliver JavaScript libraries. These services may set cookies for performance optimization.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Inform: We clearly disclose what cookies we use and why
  • Right to Consent: You can opt-out of non-essential cookies via our consent banner
  • Right to Withdraw: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Right to Access: You can request details of data stored via cookies
  • Right to Erasure: You can delete cookies through your browser settings

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ CCPA Compliance (California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Access their personal information
  • Request deletion of their personal information

Note: ConvertMD2PDF does not sell personal information.

βš™οΈ How to Manage Cookies

Through Our Site

You can manage your cookie preferences by:

  • Clicking the cookie settings link in our consent banner
  • Adjusting preferences to accept or reject analytics cookies
  • Changes take effect immediately and are saved for future visits

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Here are links to common browser instructions:

⏱️ Cookie Lifespan

Cookie/Storage Purpose Duration
theme Stores light/dark mode preference Permanent (until cleared)
cookieConsent Stores your cookie consent choice Permanent (until cleared)
layout_mode Stores vertical/horizontal layout preference Permanent (until cleared)
_ga Google Analytics user identification 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics session data 2 years
Auto-saved documents Local Storage for your work Permanent (until cleared)

πŸ”„ Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website
  • Sending an email notification (if you have provided contact information)

πŸ“§ Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

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